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CB&Q strike leaves scars

October 1, 2020

Americans greeted the arrival of 1922 with an overwhelming sense of optimism. In Beardstown, prospects appeared far less rosy when in March the… Login to continue reading Login…

This song’s for you — Brock Jones, lead singer for the band “Broseph” turns his attention to Alayna Capps during a concert Saturday night highlighting a weekend of fundraising activities to help off set medical and travel expenses connected to her fight with a brain tumor. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

Beardstown rallies behind local girl to help fund medical treatments

October 1, 2020

After months of isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the beauty of a perfect fall day and mammoth fundraising effort proved too much for… Login to continue reading Login…

Phyllis Patterson

September 29, 2020

Phyllis Maxine Patterson passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at her daughter’s home in League City, Texas. Phyllis was raised in rural Arenzville on a farm with her…

Jim Patterson

September 23, 2020

Jim Patterson, 67, of Beardstown passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at his home. He was born Feb. 16, 1953, in Beardstown, the son of Robert E. “Pat”…

Pauline Belville

September 22, 2020

Pauline Belville, 91, of Beardstown passed away on Sept. 20, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family and love. Pauline was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Meredosia,…

Marsha K. Brooks

September 21, 2020

Marsha K. Brooks, 76, of Beardstown passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Nov. 3, 1943, in Beardstown, the daughter…

Richard Lee Thomas

September 14, 2020

Richard Lee Thomas, 79, of Beardstown died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 2, 1941, in Beardstown, the son of…

Beardstown City Council approves pay hikes

September 9, 2020

Effective May 1, 2021 the mayor of the City of Beardstown will have the annual compensation of $17,700 up from the current $16,800. Effective May… Login to continue reading Login…

Processing the scene — Trooper Field, crime scene investigator for the Illinois State Police, records evidentiary notes while processing the scene of a break-in at the Little League concession stand at Schmoldt Park. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

Beardstown police urging residents to lock doors on homes and vehicles

September 9, 2020

A recent rash of residential and vehicular burglaries has Beardstown police advising city residents to lock the doors of their homes and their cars. The… Login to continue reading Login…

Marjorie Bierhaus

September 7, 2020

Marjorie Bierhaus, 78, of Beardstown died while on hospice care with COVID-19 complications on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born April…